Finding the Third Proportional to 8,007,842 and 17,275,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,007,842 and 17,275,394 is: 37,268,372.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,007,842 : 17,275,394 = 17,275,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,007,842/17,275,394 = 17,275,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,007,842x = 17,275,394 × 17,275,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,007,842x = 298,439,237,855,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,439,237,855,236/8,007,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,268,372.41
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